Paralegal: Litigation Support & Case Mgmt | Flexible Hours

Smith Debnam Narron Drake Saintsing & Myers, L.L.P.; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith Debnam Narron Drake Saintsing & Myers, L.L.P. seeks a paralegal for our Charleston office to deliver high-quality legal and administrative support under attorney supervision.

You will draft pleadings, manage case files, and handle electronic filings in SC courts, while coordinating with clients and court staff. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of paralegal experience and an Associate degree or paralegal certification, with strong MS Office skills and reliability.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of paralegal or legal assistant experience.
• Associate’s degree or Paralegal Certification preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) and basic legal software.

Responsibilities

• Draft routine pleadings, affidavits, orders, and other legal documents.
• Proofread and edit legal documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain and review case files in client systems.
• Electronically file in state and federal courts within South Carolina.
• Provide case updates to supervising attorney(s) and clients.
• Maintain legal calendaring to meet deadlines.

Skills

Litigation support

Paralegal experience

MS Office

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Associate degree or Paralegal Certification

Job description

Smith Debnam Narron Drake Saintsing & Myers, L.L.P. seeks a paralegal for our Charleston office to deliver high-quality legal and administrative support under attorney supervision.

You will draft pleadings, manage case files, and handle electronic filings in SC courts, while coordinating with clients and court staff. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of paralegal experience and an Associate degree or paralegal certification, with strong MS Office skills and reliability.